Ronnies in South Gloucestershire

This lovely place survived the pandemic and came out of it stronger than ever. This time, we opted for the fixed menu, which offers exceptional value. All three courses were spot-on. We went for a bin-end of wine, which also offered great value. Relaxed and friendly, but extremely high-end food. Highly recommended.

As always nothing but top class food excellent service fantastic the best restaurant in Gloucestershire we booked for the tasting menu and it was very good Richard front of house does an excellent job lovely man

We had the set menu, and there is/was a delight in not having to choose. A fine and delicious consommé, followed by an exquisite chicken dish and then a crumble. All perfect and a waiter/maitre d' who is utterly wonderful. Thanks!

Fantastic food in a friendly resteraunt. A real treat. Great location. Looking forward to our next visit.

As always nothing but top class food excellent service fantastic the best restaurant in Gloucestershire

Amazing! We came here the day after our wedding. Wonderful food and wonderful service. Thank you!!!!

Our favourite restaurant and it didn’t disappoint, fabulous atmosphere great food and wine and impeccable service. We had the festive menu, each course complimenting each other, starting with a carrot and swede soup. We chose the tasting menu with wine and the pairings were perfect. Courses ranging from Scallops through to Christmas pudding, perfect menu for this time of year.

We were back again at Ronnies this week, service great as usual. This time we had the festive tasting menu, meat and veggie. Both were excellent and good value for money. Another wonderful evening at one our favourite restaurants. You really must try it! We will be returning again soon for another enjoyable evening.

Just simply the best restaurant in Gloucestershire the food is excellent hot tasty fresh the front of house service is brilliant love this restaurant

We came here on spec and were absolutely thrilled. Ronnies has so much going for it: the interior is warm and welcoming and beautifully appointed. Our waiter was friendly and knowledgeable. Our starters of Scallops and a Ham Hock were beautifully presented and really well thought out. We both had Loin of Venison for the main course which was served with poached pear and sliced parsnip that was caramelised with a delicious jus. A pudding of Bramley apple crumble with Calvados cream completed the meal. Everything was seasoned beautifully and nothing too salty so we were really happy. We shall certainly return and feel this restaurant deserves more accolades.

I’ve eaten in many restaurants over the years, with the most important element for me being taste, atmosphere and great service, and Ronnie’s not only ticks every box but simply blasts them apart. Invited by friends for a meal, based on their recommendation alone, with no prior research - I approached the unassuming frontage with excitement and trepidation. Sad as it may sound, seeing the highly burnished stainless steel kitchen surfaces from the window filled my heart with joy as I approached the entrance. Greeted with a smile, a nod and swept effortlessly to our table, the anticipation was building. Comfortably seated in a small yet perfectly positioned dining space it wasn’t long before the joy began. Not one, not two but three amuse bouche arrived in equal turn, dancing around my palate, presentation matching taste in equal turn! Let the tasting menu begin, sad to say no photos were taken, such was the excitement. Crab, scallops, cod and lamb were all on show, and were very much the stars of the evening, at such a level as only previously experienced in restaurants with Michelin stars. The wine flight throughout was spot on, providing some insight into some niche producers, but also good to stumble across noble rot, my old friend. I’ve said too much already, and you’ve probably lost interest by now, but this restaurant is something special. The chef obviously has a passion for outstanding food and flavour, the waiting staff have a passion for creating a warm, friendly yet efficient convivial atmosphere, and the wine knowledge was excellent- often missing in many restaurants these days. This place is amazing, shame it’s almost an hour away, but I will be back and will encourage everyone I know to go. Ronnie, I salute you.

We arrived for dinner on my special birthday, after staying at the castle. What a fabulous cosy place this is, we were served by Richard such a lovely friendly guy that took the time to talk to us and made us feel very welcome. The velvet scallops and cod option were sensational and something I will never forget, my partner had the lamb and although from Wales said it was the best he'd ever tasted. Thank you Richard and Ronnie's for making my night one to remember.

Visited this fabulous restaurant for Sunday lunch with friends today, and cannot recommend it highly enough. The environment was truly spectacular. The old school building was decorated beautifully, and when combined with a warm welcome and friendly staff we had a thoroughly enjoyable meal. However, a beautiful setting is not always a guarantee of a good meal… and we weren’t disappointed! From the starter (salmon and haddock fish cakes which I could have eaten all day!) to the fabulous roast beef, and then to the melt in the mouth crumble, I thoroughly enjoyed every mouthful. Thank you

We came across this little gem when wandering around the lovely Thornbury and deciding where to have lunch. Now, it didn't have a menu outside, but because it looked so inviting didn't stop us from going in totally blind. The welcome was exceptional and continued throughout the meal. Very attentive and discreet, and considering we were the only patrons for a while, it didn't feel awkward nor instrusive. We had the express menu which gave us a chance to expand our palate, and I'm so glad we did. The dishes were presented, cooked and flavoured exceptionally. It was a real unexpected treat for our weekend away.

We keep returning to Ronnies. It’s such an excellent restaurant with innovative delicious food. The service is excellent as well. Everything you need in this small, friendly restaurant. I’m sure we will be back again soon.

Excellent food, with so many different tastes to dwell upon in an excellent setting. Almost hidden away in Thornbury.

Booked for 2 at short notice including an egg allergy. They were able to produce an alternate menu for the allergy very quickly. Food was excellent as was the service.

Another lovely evening at Ronnie's, as always. Lovely ambience, attentive staff, beautiful food, along with some surprise extras on the house, e.g. e.g. Amuse-bouche and a fine selection of wines, of course.

This restaurant we think is the best in Gloucestershire from the very moment you walk in it is smart the front of house guy gives great service as do the others the food is excellent fresh hot and tasty I would highly rate going as...

Visited Ronnie’s for lunch as a birthday treat. The food as usual was wonderful. Had the risotto, sea bream and meringue. Great atmosphere, front of house is run by a lovely chap. With a quirky sense of humour.

Food is excellent we had the tasting menu outstanding. Our waiter was friendly and informatif on our food and wine. Would definitely recommend dining at ronnies

Excellent, just excellent. We arrived early but it was no issue enjoyed the a la carte menu along with some complimentary amuse bouches. Quiet tete a tete for two.

Celebration lunch for 30 people. Our family and friends loved the room and thought the food was great. Ron had helped us plan a menu to allow for coeliac, chocolate allergy and vegetarian guests. Richard and colleagues looked after us well. All in all. a...

My sort of restaurant. Pleasant decor, space between the tables, good service and delicious food( especially the vegetables). Menu price is fixed which means you know exactly what the bill will be. I shall go again.

We booked Ronnie for our Anniversary but wanted a lunchtime because neither of us likes to eat late ! To start with we were given a yellow gazpacho soup (as an appetiser)-which was lovely and fresh . I chose the sea bass with brown shrimps,...

A fine dining experience that won't leave you disappointed... The surroundings are beautiful, the waiter (only saw one member of staff) was courteous and knowledgeable and the food was exquisite - highly recommended for a treat

Ronnie and the team always put on a great show. 3 course 39 luncheon dining went seamlessly. Not the first time we have used Ronnie's for a large group. Food well presented; the flavours were awesome with alternative dietary requirements catered for. From the presentation...

We recently enjoyed an outstanding Sunday lunch, with friends, at Ronnie’s. The service was first class, professional and friendly. The food…. well, the food was out of this world. I couldn’t recommend Ronnie’s enough, it’s not cheap, but I can tell you, it’s certainly value...

We chose Ronnies for a gathering of friends & family for Sunday Lunch, Ron, Richard and the rest of the team were so attentive. The food, wine and service was spot on. Everyone had a wonderful time, it was 'Just Perfect'

The food has really gone downhill since my last visit. Second time here but wouldn’t go again unfortunately. Very expensive and always happy to pay that if the food is exceptional but we felt like flavours were off and not as rich, the portions were...

2nd visit to this lovely little restaurant in Thornbury staff and service very good food is just super tasty and fresh beef m/r plenty of fresh vegetables all in all a excellent Sunday lunch

This is a great restaurant, definitely worth a visit. The food is excellently prepared, is imaginative with quality seasonal ingredients. The staff are always welcoming and make you feel like you are visiting their home. We will keep coming back…. So should you!

Last time we were here the meal was excellent, but not everything was as good this time around, two of us had the cod dish and it was overcooked and luke warm, the skin was soggy. What a shame things have gone downhill .

We had been before and really loved it. We raved so our children gave us a meal as our Christmas present. It most certainly did not disappoint. We had the taster menu, and it was wonderful plus superb service. The only thing I can say...

Really enjoyable lunch, food delicious and well presented. Staff very attentive and professional. Would highly recommend and we will definitely return.

Experience was brilliant. The food was of a very high quality. The staff were lovely and friendly throughout the meal. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The wine served with each course, lovely. I can not recommend Ronnie's highly enough. It was far and away...

This family event couldn’t have been better. Ronnie designed a menu just for us, which was executed to perfection. Waiting staff attentive and friendly, and they really looked after us even though we were a big party Each course was sublime with beautiful detailing in...

We have eaten a few times at Ronnie's. The food has been outstanding on every occasion. The menu is always a joy, and the only difficulty is choosing between really tempting options. The selection of wines seems to be really well designed to complement the...

Ronnie continues to excel, fabulous food with a tremendous assiette of puddings. Front of house brings a smooth calm to proceedings that complements the food perfectly

Quite simply the best meal I've ever eaten. The setting was beautiful, the service was excellent and the food? The food was spectacular. A wide and varied choice of menu with delicious wines to compliment each course. I would really recommend Ronnie's for that special...

My wife and I have been to Ronnies on numerous occasions. We have never been disappointed, the food is always on points the restaurant beautifully decorated with a lovely warm atmosphere, the service is always attentive and the staff are knowledgable about what they are...

We had lunch at the Ronnies consisting of one dish ( main course ) each. There were three of us. We had some wine , one large glass and two small ones to go with it and some water. The bill came to £146. The...

Wow the restaurant is modern the service spot on and the food fabulous all served on a very hot plate plenty of fresh vegetables and very rare roast beef thankyou for a lovely lunch we both enjoyed

Great little restaurant tucked away in Thornbury. The food and is always fabulous with good service and value for money.

My wife and I visited Ronnie's in early January while spending a night at the Thornbury Castle. The tasting menu with wine pairing was on offer and because we are both foodies we chose that - the food that followed was very very good. Great...

A meal full of taste sensations! We went to Ronnie’s on New Year’s Eve and had a fantastic meal. The service was friendly, yet professional. The food was exceptional, particularly the Crab cocktail. I slow down the better the food, to savour each mouthful. That...

We celebrated New Years Eve at this wonderful restaurant. We have been several times to Ronnie’s and the food is always excellent. The New Years Eve food was lovely, perfectly cooked and well presented. The front of house staff were welcoming and attentive. You couldn’t...

Lovely restaurant, fab service, willing to go the extra mile to help with one of our family who has allergies. Went for a 75th birthday; didn't disappoint in any way. Really good food, particularly like the wine suggestions with each menu option. We will definitely...

I've been to Ronnie's before, and I thought the food was absolutely fantastic, in a beautiful ambient setting, so of course had to go back! On this return visit I was struck again by the comfortable yet refined decor, the fabulous selection of food available,...

We enjoyed absolutely everything on the tasting menu including the wines selected to go with each dish. The potato crusted halibut was outstanding and a personal highlight as was the chocolate, cherries and cream timbale. The service was excellent and the staff were all very...

Fantastic food ! A talented chef, Service was fab and food like I’ve never tasted before.Every dish was so very well put together and the combinations so good.The wine was excellent too. It was such a treat to eat in a hidden treasure Ronnie’s in...

Although I have visited on many occasions, my brother, who is well into food, has not and so I decided to take him there for a Christmas celebration. Although 4 of us had wanted a Festive meal, because we had booked for an early sitting,...

Excellent festive menu, restaurant was beautifully decorated with a lovely warm atmosphere, service was attentive and a great knowledge of wine, fabulous choice of wines as well. Attention to detail for the food is so impressive my starter consisted of cucumber, it was so thinly...

We were a party of 7, celebrating a significant birthday. We had the grazing menu, exquisite small plates that were so delicious. Everything was perfectly cooked, service was excellent, we had a fabulous time. Not cheap but worth every penny, thank you Ronnie!

Lovely welcome by the attentive staff! Food was fabulous ( with scallops and monkfish my particular highlights) and service impeccable….will definitely be returning soon.

Amazing lunch in the restaurant for a large group of us (22!). Food was delicious and plentiful, beautifully presented and front of house looked after us well. We had a sneak preview of the Christmas Turkey with a beautiful stuffing. It was extremely succulent and...

What a treat. Ronnies ticked all the boxes; nice ambiance, great service and lovely food. Everything was delicious, perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. Freshly made bread and butter to start with always scores extra points in my eyes too! Yum. I would love to...

I had lunch at Ronnie's with my daugher who has coeliac disease. Everything she could eat on the menu was very carefully pointed out to her. The food was delicious, three courses for £18 and just the right amount of food

As you get older you get a little more fussy ! Mothers 94th Birthday celebration went without a hitch. Ron agreed a menu beforehand to suit everyone including Coeliac and pescatarian. We had family from Bristol, Wales, Taunton and Edinburgh. Mother had her brother arrive...

The food was delicious, cooked to perfection. Loved everything on the tasting menu & wine flight was excellent. Fabulous service. Great evening

We needed a restaurant with an attractive room for 20 people that could provide an imaginative menu served to the highest standards. Ronnie and his team rose to the challenge and exceeded our expectations in every aspect - our friends all loved it. Talk to...

In all my previous reviews I now realise I have been too generous awarding top marks. I should now recalibrate most as this is most truly exceptional in every way. The most superb and delightful waiter, real flowers and linen napkins in an interesting room....

Called at Ronnie’s for lunch whilst travelling to the South West. Shortish detour off M5. The lunch tasting menu brings generous tapas style dishes, either 3 or 5 dishes for a fixed price. We enjoyed 8 dishes between us and each one was excellent. Classy...

Fantastic food tasting menu and wine pairing. Ronnies always delivers and staff are very personable and ensure your experience is a positive one.

We decided to book a meal at Ronnie's for our wedding anniversary and we were blown away by it! From the moment we arrived we were looked after and the food was on another level! I'm not a great lover of fish and a few...

Second visit to this special occasion restaurant and it did not disappoint. Food was excellent. We chose from the a la carte menu (£45 for 2 courses). Even the amuse-bouche were tasty little morsels! Portions were adequate for our liking but I can imagine quite...

Booked for my birthday as a surprise. So let's say the reason for the 4 out of 5, and list the HUGE list of pros against the very small list of cons. Cons: • Meat - what we thought would be the highlight of the...

Staff were amazing, really friendly, professional, knowledgeable and welcoming. The food was out of this world! My partner and I were blown away at the quality of every course, whether it was scallops, salmon, fillet steak or brill (fish) fillet. Just magnificent in every detail!...

Possibly the best meal out I have had it was simply delicious! Service was outstanding and I highly recommend!

Another amazing meal at Ronnies! Delicious food and perfect portions. Sour dough bread was so nourish! We loved the canopies - they really added to experience as an extra treat! Ronnie was kind enough to let me have one of the main courses as a...

Gorgeous stone and timber room with tables well spaced to allow total relaxation. I had casually mentioned that one of my party was gluten free and so they produced gf amuse bouches, cloud-soft white rolls and a thoughtful discussion about what was safe to eat...

Fabulous lunch with a friend today as a late birthday treat . Grazing plates menu. Absolutely delicious, beautifully presented food. Couldn’t fault it. Excellent service too! Look forward to going again….

Had a business lunch with visitors from London. The grazing menu offers great choice and delivers outstanding quality and value , 5 dishes for £25 ! Our visitors were extremely impressed, even took photos to show colleagues in their London office.

havent been here for a while and as you can see by the title when we went recently i thought id been ROBBED ! the so called A LA CARTE menu isnt great & the steak i had came with a so called watermelon/feta &...

Not our first time at this lovely restaurant and certainly won't be our last! Despite it being quite busy ... the staff were as attentive as usual and the food was delightful. The attention to detail in presentation of the food is superb making our...

Many times in the last year we have turned up to find place shut... There seems to be no set opening to times it's pot luck..Today we were chucked out as it had to close although the owner and other staff were there and could...

We came here first time for our wedding anniversary, we felt very welcome. The food was amazing, and delicious!. All the staff was really friendly, and Richard did amazing job looking after us. Will come back again.

We went last Friday and was possibly one of if not the best dining experience we'd had. Thing is two of us weren't drinking as driving so when we return and add the wine experience this will be amazing. We opted for the a la...

Visited for our first time at Ronnies for lunch. Excellent well presented food in lovely surroundings. Very professional but friendly service. Felt it was special and very happy with our choice. We hopefully will return.

Had Sunday Lunch at Robbie's today. Excellent food, beautifully presented. Fixed price menu is good value. Waiting staff very engaged, friendly & helpful. Looking forward to a return visit.

Late decision to dine out but once again Ronnie's came up trumps! The restaurant was almost full but they managed to squeeze us in. We were just pleased that they could cater for us. I had the sirloin steak and my wife had the scallops....

6 adults and 2 children went for a special occasion. We were not disappointed the service, the food and the atmosphere was superb. We have always enjoyed our visits to Ronnies and will certainly return We are fortunate Thornbury has such a fine dining venue

We ate here for a birthday meal. We opted for the a la carte menu. All meals were presented very well and overall tasted great. I did not enjoy my cod starter because it was served raw which I did not realise when ordering. I...

Excellent imaginatively options, good quality food, nice ambience and really good friendly service what’s not to like. It’s not cheap but worth it. For reference if it’s on the menu the Halibut.

This is an amazing top-class restaurant in Thornbury, the food, service and ambience in Ronnies are outstanding. The menu, food and service are what you would hope for in a capital city restaurant, one where you booked months ahead only to be disappointed, Ronnies is...

We were staying at the castle for the night and stopped here for lunch first. The food was simply excellent, literally one of the best lunches I’ve ever had. The waiter was charming and attentive. I really wish you would consider moving to St Albans...

We visited Ronnie’s for a family meal on Sunday lunch time for 15 of us and we all had a lovely time. Service was exceptional, food was excellent with really lovely attention to detail. Highly recommended. Thank you all for such a wonderful time.

The food here is spectacular. The staff are helpful and knowledgeable. Very impressed with their suggestions for pairing wines with the courses. Love the tasting menus. Love the standard menu. Their lunch menu is fantastic! You are able to choose a few different dishes that...

Top quality restaurant that oozes class. Very very nice food, beautifully presented but so much flavour. Simply delicious. We went for there lunch offer on Thursday. Thornbury is very fortunate to have such a high class but very reasonably priced restaurant on there doorstep.

Fabulous high quality food, laid back atmosphere, good music and friendly and attentive service. Best scallops I've ever eaten and a Pear Tarte Tatin to die for. Really would recommend. A hidden gem.

I am full of praise for Ronnie's. The food was excellent as was the setting and staff. What made our meal even better were the little unexpected touches. We were made to feel very welcome on our arrival and shown to our table. Water and...

The perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or simply to enjoy a treat. The menu is original and changes often; Ron’s enthusiasm for his craft shines through. We enjoyed mackerel millefeuille and mushroom risotto(perfectly cooked); halibut and delicious monkfish in a sublime langoustine bisque....

Absolutely delicious food, couldn't fault it. We both enjoyed every bit of it. Excellent friendly service, nice atmosphere. It is expensive, but as a treat, I highly recommend.

The service can make or break even the best food but at Ronnies the delicious meal was only enhanced further by the charming young man who attended to us. The amuse bouche were a delight and the Monkfish quite the best I have eaten in...

Excellent food! beautifully cooked, I can highly recommend the Monk fish with the chestnut and cranberry, absolutely delicious! Excellent service friendly staff. A lovely atmosphere perfect for a friends night out or a romantic meal for two! Thank-you.

Great food, great service and relaxing atmosphere. The front of house young man was a credit to the restaurant and if we are in the area again we will return. Thank you Ronnie’s for a most memorable meal.

Fabulous lunchtime tasting menu, wonderfully cooked and presented. Nice atmosphere and presented made this such an enjoyable lunch

We went with friend on a Friday night! The food was magnificent along with the service. Thus really is a hidden gem!

We booked by telephone and said that one of our party would require Gluten free. When we arrived one copy of the menu had all the gluten free options highlighted. A very good start. It was lunch time so it was the "grazing menu" with...

Taster/Tapas Christmas menu. So, you choose food to come when you like. Without doubt the best Christmas Lunch I’ve ever had and at 60 that’s quite a lot of lunches. We/I keep coming back because quite frankly, this is the best food this side of...